Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04938 ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04938 runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1976, older than the Franklin County median of 1978.
1976Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
37%Homes rented, not owned
$169,300Median home value
$910Median gross rent
4,936Housing units
58 percent of homes in 04938 went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out.
About 37 percent of homes here are rented, against 23 percent across Franklin County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 3.2 percent of the median home value of $169,300.
Typical Prices In 04938
| Job | Size | National Range | 04938 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Franklin County
FEMA rates Franklin County high for winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Maine Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Franklin County
Part of Franklin County, Maine.